Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1887-08-17

| Is Only GIlo lOTeSuduoW1uS VI CA0 WAuSA ,
higher and holier destiny that awaits the
soul when death has removed earthly shack
les and it floats and scars free-winged from
pole to pole, from star to star, from burned
out moon to living worlds-worlds con-
tinually vanishing and being re-created-
through an immensity of space the human
mind cannot grasp"
The sea that had fawningly licked their
feet had grown restless and defiant. up
from the depths of its bosom great waves
had risen, came rolling in, fringed with
tawny foam, and dashed upon the sands as
if hungry and prey-seeking. The wind
had increased. Its low, plalntive muir
muring had changed to whistling blasts
and threatening shrieks. In tangled, twist
ing masses, as if thousands of huge dark
serpents were sporting together, the CLOUDS
swept past. From the distance came omln-
Gus mutterings Of thunder and the Mss
and flash of lightning. The armies OF ma,
ture were in line for battle, and against
their combined force human might would
he as breastwork of spider spinnings.
"We must hurry home, darling," said
Wilbur, throwing the light scarf OF the
girl around her shoulders. The storm IS
Coming very rapidly-will soon be here"
Eyes" was answered with asigh. "The
spirits of earth, air and water are angry at
our daring investigation of their realms.
Yes, we must 90, but there will come time
when we will be greater than all of them,
when we swing in the hammock OF clouds
and the fiercely flashing lights of the up
per air be but as harmless torches to guide
us in our spiritual fight"
The spell that had been upon them thus
rudely broken, human love and fear as
serted Themselves and the cravings OF the
heart would not, could not be satisfied.
Shudderingly, they listened to the voices
of the tempest, but within their breasts all
was peace, save the ever-present ghost OF
separation, the haunting horror OF never
meeting again. =,
"Remember," said the girl, with an al
most holy kiss, remember, dear, l Will
be ever present with you' Living or
"Hush, darling. Do not speak of death:
That Thought would make me the worst OF
towards, and, throwing business, honor
and duty to the winds, I would remain by
your side."
Bravely she kept back her tears, and en-
deavored to send him from her radiant
with hope. Yet her own soul was pain
fully troubled. Despite his patient listen
ing she could not but realize that ne re-
garded her as deluded, fanciful-dream-
Ing, enthusiastic girl of highly nervous
and sensitive organization. .,,
"Will you, Oh will you not believe"
she had pleaded with her parting breath,
and his answer chilled and forced her
soul back upon itself.
"For your sake, darling," ne repllea,
gallant and tender to the last. u try 10
do so. Come to me when l am far away,
give me some realistic token of your spirit
presence, and there shall be no more Ter
Want worshipper at the shrine OF the I'M
mortal"
But notwithstanding his almost cynical
skepticism the conversation exerted q
powerful influence over him for time.
Much more than he would have acknoWl-
edged, he was watching for some token
that the spirit of the girl was near him.
None came. Weeks passed and ne felt as
if he had never more been alone. He saw
40 ethereal form standing by him in the
sunlight, none by his pillow when dark.
ness covered the earth and the glory OF
stars was above. There was nothing to
indicate telegraphing of soul to soul, OF
spirit lowering near, no Whisperlngs o
unseen lips, no mystery of mind reading
mind, nothing of the union of hearts save
letters fragrant with the sweet perfume OF
love.
After a month of separation unforeseen
complications of business entirely changed
his plans. In directly opposite direction
to the mapped-out journey must MS steps
be turned. There was no time 1or or
means of advising his love. Even the
lightning failed him. A mighty storm
had beaten down wire and poles In forest
and open field; an inland rushing tidal
wave swept away miles of the slender
ol1
"My darling must wait until I reach the
end of the Journey for news of the change"
he murmured audibly. knowing where
/ would be at certain times she might send
her spirit upon errands of love and mercy,
might possibly stand by my side ana
whisper words of warning. Henceforth,
it will be impossible until she receives
another letter, for will be far away from
where she fondly Dreams"
His destination was the sea-coast. he
walked along the platform OF the little
wayside station to the office and requested
ticket.
AS he did 80 a hand cold as ice and sin
ewed with iron clasped his wrist and drew
his arm back. He turned quickly and
angrily around to learn who had dared to
modest him. There was no one in sight.
The agent and he were alone. For mo-
ment he was staggered, knew not What TO
think. He fancied he must have acclden,.
tally hit the point of his elbow. against
some sharp projection and numbed and
partially paralyzed his arm. He endeaV-
Ored to again grasp the proffered ticket,
found the resistance was even more pow
erful than before, his sineWs less under
his own control, and was as certain as OF
his own existence that he felt the lightest
of kisses upon his lips and heard breathed
into his ear the most plaintive pleading
"Don't CO."
By mighty effort he compelled the
physical to obey his will, secured the
ticket and entered the cars as they came
to the station. But all through the day,
the long and tedious ride, he was aware
he was not alone, that some invisible pres
ence was seated beside him, thata shadoWy
hand nestled within his own, that voice
was constantly urging him to turn back,
that at every stopping-place an unseen ana
almost resistless force endeavored to drag
him from the cars.
Worn out by mental anxiety, perplex-
ed more than ever before, as one in SOM
nambulistic state, he landed at Charleston
and sought hotel and rest. He could no
longer doubt that the spirit of the girl ne
loved had been with him, had been Wrest-
ling with his own, had been earnestly
warming him Of some coming. danger.
The city never looked brighter or more
attractive; the populace never more con-
tented and happy: With the SWEEP per,
fume of flower and vine stole IN througn
the windows merry song and careless
laughter. The Cooper and Ashley flowed
smoothly along and the ocean stretched
coad cloadless M'' sky, KY making the ripPles as
FURNISHED silver. The wind toyed softly
with palmetto and palm, and the stars